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New technologies in power supplies and management, board-level electronics, electronics and computers, and battery systems provide wide-ranging applications essential to military, aviation, medical, and automotive.

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INSIDER: Energy
A collaboration led by Cornell University (Ithaca, NY) used X-ray nanoimaging to gain an unprecedented view into solid-state electrolytes, revealing previously undetected crystal...
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Question of the Week: Electronics & Computers
Will Recyclable Electronics Catch On?
Our June issue of Tech Briefs features a completely recyclable transistor from Duke University. The fully functional semiconductor is made out of three carbon-based inks that can be easily printed onto paper or other flexible, environmentally friendly surfaces.
Blog: Sensors/Data Acquisition
A "self-aware," self-powering material can be used in heart stents, bridges, and even space.
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Products: Connectivity
A new power supply from Bicker Elektronik has a backup battery that bridges power failures, brownouts, and flicker.
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Briefs: Wearables
Nearly 100% of all-carbon-based transistors are reclaimed while retaining future functionality of the materials.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The inexpensive cameras are easy to produce.
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Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
Learn about the properties of each capacitor option, and their ideal applications.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The reusable mask would include a heated copper mesh powered by a battery and surrounded by insulating neoprene.
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Briefs: Transportation
The technology could help computers process visual information more like the human brain.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
New high bus voltage stepper motor systems avoid the complexity and expense of servo motors.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
The technology could boost quantum computers and other superconducting electronics.
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Briefs: Materials
Thanks to its flexibility and adhesion, the biodegradable display can be worn directly on the hand.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The new material could help put more power in smaller microchips.
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Products: Data Acquisition
Vision systems, signal generators, AC-DC converters, and more.
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Technology Leaders: Electronics & Computers
You may not be able to see them, but power anomalies that originate within your automated control system are costing you expensive downtime.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The transistors enable power converters to perform at substantially improved efficiencies, especially in high-power applications.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The algorithm identified a new compound potentially useful for photonic devices and biologically inspired computers.
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Briefs: Semiconductors & ICs
Complete integrated circuits with more than 1,000 organic electrochemical transistors can be screen-printed.
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Technology Leaders: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Ultra-thin piezoresistive sensors can be used in both R&D and as embedded components to develop safer, longer-lasting lithium-ion battery technologies.
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Technology Leaders: AR/AI
AI will only reach its full potential when it can be fed with a constant stream of data from a plentitude of diverse sources.
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Products: Data Acquisition
High-precision medical sensors, battery-cell mappers, signal conditioners, and more.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The walking quadruped is controlled and powered by pressurized air.
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Articles: Test & Measurement
Faster inline CT inspections makes it possible to inspect far greater numbers of circuit boards.
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Question of the Week: Energy
Will Rectennas Reduce Our Need for Batteries?
Rectennas act a bit like your car antenna. Instead of picking up radio waves, however, the tiny optical devices absorb light and convert it into power. The rectenna featured in today’s top story, generated half a nanowatt – a small amount of power that its inventors hope to increase.
Products: Electronics & Computers
A smart temperature transmitter delivers measurements via Bluetooth.
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Briefs: Energy
The alloy could influence the way energy storage devices are designed and manufactured.
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Application Briefs: Aerospace
See how WiBotic — a maker of wireless charging and fleet energy management technologies — is preparing robots for the Moon.
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Articles: Energy
The online Battery and Electrification Summit on June 15 and 16, 2021 offers two days of expert insight, innovation, and emerging applications.
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Briefs: Automotive
The cathodes could enhance energy density of next-generation Li-ion batteries.
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